Kings fire assistant coach Walberg
(Reuters) – The struggling Sacramento Kings fired assistant coach Vance Walberg on Wednesday in another sign of discord between the team and head coach George Karl. Walberg was a close ally of Karl, who took over in February last year.
‘Big Easy’ happier on greens after putting blues
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Thanks to a changed grip and different technique, Ernie Els can finally see light at the end of the tunnel after struggling badly with his short putting for much of the past 12 months.
Spieth, McIlroy head quality field at changeless Riviera
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – World number one Jordan Spieth and third-ranked Rory McIlroy head a top-class field for this week’s Northern Trust Open at a venue widely regarded by players as one of the best on the PGA Tour.
Limited Riviera preparation for ailing Matsuyama
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Boosted by a victory in his last PGA Tour start, Hideki Matsuyama will have to make do with limited preparation for this week’s Northern Trust Open after struggling with flu-like symptoms.
Argentina judge releases ex-soccer official in FIFA probe
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – A judge in Argentina on Wednesday ordered the release of a former top South American soccer official who has been charged by U.S. justice officials with involvement in a FIFA bribery racket.
Dibaba breaks 26-year-old world indoor mile record
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Ethiopian Genzebe Dibaba shattered the women’s world indoor mile record on Wednesday, clocking 4:13.31 to eclipse the time of 4:17.14 set 26 years ago by Romanian Doina Melinte.
New Jersey takes sports betting argument to full appeals court
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – Federal appeals judges on Wednesday scrutinized New Jersey’s 2014 law allowing sports betting, peppering lawyers during oral arguments with questions about the state’s latest attempt to legalize the activity by partially repeal…
Masters in mind for McIlroy on Riviera debut
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy says he is excited about his Northern Trust Open debut this week at Riviera Country Club as he starts his tournament build-up in the United States for the Masters in April.
Red Bull braced for slow start to F1 season
LONDON (Reuters) – Red Bull unveiled a new look for a new era on Wednesday, with a warning that hardly lifted Daniel Ricciardo’s heart as the Australian driver gears up for the start of the Formula One season in Melbourne next month.
Nike drops boxer Manny Pacquiao after anti-gay comments
(Reuters) – Nike Inc, the world’s largest sportswear maker, said it had ended its contract with Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino boxer described gays as “worse than animals”.
